Thursday, May 3, 2018

Ghost Boys

This was a truly amazing book. It brings some issues to the forefront for middle school readers without being too heavy.The book begins when 12 year old Jerome, a young black boy living in Chicago, is killed by a police officer. The book alternates between time periods. In the present, Jerome, as a ghost, observes his family, the police officer's family, and what is happening as a result of his death. He also meets other "ghost boys" including Emmett Till and learns their stories. The book also goes back to events leading up to the shooting.I found the book gripping and thought provoking yet approachable for middle school readers.